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Visio 2007 Connector for Baseline Security Analyzer MBSA 2.1

Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Connector for the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) 2.1

Do you know the security status of your network? Get a visual. The Visio 2007 Connector for Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) lets you view the results of an MBSA scan in a clear, comprehensive Microsoft Office Visio 2007 network diagram. You must have both Visio 2007 Professional and MBSA 2.1, a free security tool from Microsoft, for this connector to work properly.

MBSA 2.0 users: Details for the Visio 2007 Connector download are available at the end of this page.

Visio 2003 users: Details for the Visio 2003 Connector download are available at the end of this page.

Visio 2007 Connector for MBSA

Watch this demo to see how Visio 2007 connector for MBSA enables you to assess the security status of your network. Visio 2007 Connector for MBSA enables you to scan your network’s security status using MBSA 2.0 or later and then view the results in a Visio 2007 network diagram.

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Length: 5 minutes 12 seconds

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At a glance, you'll be able to:

  • Convey information powerfully and succinctly with data graphics (text, data bars, icons) and color-coding on your diagrams.
  • Pinpoint vulnerabilities on the color-coded diagram.
  • Prioritize actions based on the results presented in the network diagram.


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Downloads

The Visio 2007 Connector for MBSA allows you to visualize MBSA scan results on a Visio network diagram. Download the Visio 2007 Connector for MBSA by following the links below. Before installing the Visio 2007 Connector for MBSA, ensure that you have Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Professional and Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.1.

Visio 2007 Connector for MBSA 2.1

Compatibility

MBSA version 2.1 is required to use the Visio 2007 Connector. If you do not have MBSA 2.1 installed, you will be prompted to install MBSA 2.1 before you can use the Visio 2007 Connector.

NOTE: Please visit the MBSA 2.1 site for more information about the use and support of MBSA 2.1.

How the Visio Connector for MBSA Works

The Visio Connector for MBSA is an add-in that extends the functionality of network diagrams created in Visio 2007 Professional. When creating network diagrams manually, ensure that you provide the correct information in one of the following Shape Datas of each computer shape:

  • Network Name
  • IP Address

Once a network diagram has been created, the Visio Connector for MBSA displays a smart tag when you hover over a computer shape, enabling you to perform a MBSA scan from the diagram. Alternatively, you can import existing MBSA scan results using the MBSA menu. The Visio 2007 Connector for MBSA displays color-coded results on the diagram that represents the baseline security status of your network. Detailed baseline security reports can be displayed in a report window by selecting an individual computer shape.

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Revision History

Please refer to the list of issues fixed in the current build in the ReadMe.doc.

Visio 2007 Connector for MBSA 2.0

A Visio 2007 Connector for MBSA 2.0 is also available. Download the Visio 2007 Connector for MBSA 2.0 by following the links below. Before installing the Visio 2007 Connector for MBSA, ensure that you have installed Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Professional and Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.0.

Visio 2003 Connector for MBSA

A Visio 2003 Connector for MBSA is also available. Download the Visio 2003 Connector for MBSA by following the links below. Before installing the Visio 2003 Connector for MBSA, ensure that you have Microsoft Office Visio 2003 Professional and Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.

About Visio 2007 Professional
 Visio 2007 Professional makes it easy for IT and business professionals to visualize, explore and communicate complex information, systems, and processes. Using professional-looking Visio 2007 Professional diagrams, you can improve your understanding of systems and processes, gain insight into complex information, and use that knowledge to make better decisions for your business.

About Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.1
 Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer is a free vulnerability assessment tool that scans Windows computers and looks for common security issues, such as vulnerable software, missing security patches, weak passwords, and more.

MBSA 2.1 offers an intuitive user interface and more informative dialogs compared to previous versions. Using the new Windows Update Agent and Microsoft Update catalog, MBSA 2.1 has automatically expanding product support.

For feedback, suggestions, or questions about this utility, please send us e-mail at vis-mbsa@microsoft.com.

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